Overview

• Tens of thousands of Chicagoans gathered at Rate Field on June 14 for the Archdiocese of Chicago’s special Mass honoring their native pope.
• Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and known White Sox fan, delivered a pre-recorded homily emphasizing hope and unity.
• Cardinal Blase Cupich opened the service with a live homily urging faith-driven advocacy for social justice and immigration reform.
• A “No Kings” protest rally for habeas corpus and democratic inclusion drew thousands to downtown Chicago the same afternoon.
• At nearby Wrigley Field, the Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1, with Dansby Swanson’s sixth-inning home run securing the victory.